This APM accredited course will give you project management skills that are widely transferable. Project management offers excellent starting salaries for those entering the profession with prospects of enjoying salaries between 20,000 and 27,500 for those aged 24 and under. With career progression and experience this can rise up to and in excess of 70,000. The average (median) project management salary, as identified in a 2019 Salary and Market Trends Survey undertaken by the Association for Project Management (APM) is 47,500. The Masters course covers topics such as how to assess project feasibility, how to manage risks in projects, how to keep people working together, and how to develop a portfolio of projects. There's no need to have completed previous studies in project management and we welcome applicants from a variety of academic backgrounds.
The course meets a particular need for professional education in project management. Many of the modules involve field visits and guest lectures, allowing you to understand the processes being used to manage construction projects and to talk with experienced managers. This will give you extra insights that increase your competitive edge. This accredited course is aligned with the academic requirements of the Association for Project Management (APM), making it easier for you to become a full member of the UK's largest professional body for project managers. When it comes to applying for jobs, our Careers and Employment Service offers a range of resources as well as support that's available online and on a one-to-one basis. This course will open up opportunities in project management roles across many different industries. Past graduates have gone on to work for multinational companies such as BAE Systems, Volvo Car Group, NHS, Siemens, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Shell and Virgin Money. Job roles have included project managers, programme managers, project portfolio managers, management consultants, business developers, entrepreneurs, quality managers and directors.